"Drawing on the experience and expertise of veterinary surgeons working in a wide variety of settings, together with that of other professionals working in allied areas, Veterinary Ethics provides vets and all those interested in professional ethics and animal welfare and research with the tools with which to address ethical dilemmas. Written by veterinary surgeons, lawyers, philosophers, theologians, research scientists and veterinary administrators, the book both informs opinion and stimulates further reflection."--BOOK JACKET.

PART ONE --1. Why do vets need to know about ethics? / Kate Rawls -- 2. Ethics and the history of animal welfare / Giles Legood -- 3. Towards a better understanding of animal protection legislation / Mike Radford -- 4. How to deal with animals / Stephen R.L. Clark -- 5. Professional conduct and self-regulation / Jane C. Hern -- 6. Ethical dilemmas and the RCVS / Diane Sinclair -- PART TWO -- 7. Issues in small animal practice / John Bower -- 8. Issues in large animal practice / Bob Moore -- 9. Meat food safety and public health / Mac Johnston -- 10. Interventions for the conservation or welfare of wild animals / James K. Kirkwood -- 11. Zoos / Anna Meredith -- 12. Animals in sport / John Webster -- 13. Exotic animals / Martin P.C. Lawton -- 14. Genetic engineering / Michael C. Appleby -- 15. The use of animals in science / Paul Townsend.